Mao's Last Dancer

Mao's Last Dancer

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Average of 900 ratings: 3.9 Stars

2009 M Contains coarse language.

The inspirational true story of a small boy's extraordinary journey from poverty as a classical dancer in communist China, to international stardom as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and a principal artist with the Australian Ballet. From the best-selling autobiography by Li Cunxin.

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Duration
113 minutes

DVD details

Screen Format
1.85:1 Widescreen 16x9 Enhanced
Zone
4
Subtitles
English, English for the hearing impaired
Audio
English, Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby 2.0; English audio descriptive

Blu-ray details

Screen Format
1080p High Definition Widescreen 16x9 1.85:1
Zone
B
Subtitles
English, English for the hearing impaired
Audio
English, Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 & Dolby Digital 5.1; English audio descriptive

41 Member Reviews Write a review

5 by Maljay1

A wonderful film. All the more so because it is based on fact. The dancing is fantastic. the acting excellent Thoroughly recommendable

1 by Steve1

That was absolutely the worst movie I have ever seen!!!!!!! The acting was awful, the script was abominable, and the dancing (actually the part I was looking forward to) was very good but a very small... Read more

5 by Lefty

An excellent true portrayal of the contrasts between east and west (communism vs capitalism) and a very touching story about love, family, hardships and triumphs.

5 by Girlie Girl

Such an awesome movie kept me to my seat till the end even my husband was quite moved by it the dancing was exquisite wish we could have a show like it here

5 by Herb44

Brilliant movie, sad story line but well worth watching.

5 by Saph

Wow, A wonderful story. It bought tears to my eyes, the dancing was beautiful and would highly recommend this. Fantastic

3.5 by Chily Phily

I really enjoyed this movie, loved the dancing and the storyline. Well worth watching.

4 by NIce1

We both really enjoyed this movie - great dancing and scenery!

5 by Sweet Pea

I loved this movie. So touching, and so admirable. I could watch the life of this amazing man unravel dozens of times!

4.5 by NickiNoo

Heart felt, thrilling and educationally interesting, especially to my 21 year old. Enjoyed by both sexes and even though we don't go to the ballet - oh what dancing. Magnificent!